Ten Cool Downloads

I.M. Slack

1. WinZip Shareware - from Niko Mak Computing
   • The Defacto standard zip program. If you don't know, to zip is to compress and store files in one neat package or archive. To unzip is to pull these files back out of that archive so you can use them. WinZip is the easiest way to accomplish these tasks, IMHO, and if a must have utility. A number of downloads come zipped, so WinZip is a great place to start your downloading experience.   Win Zip's Home on the web
   
    
   
2. Win Amp Shareware - from Nullsoft
   • Winamp is a fast, flexible, high-fidelity music player for Windows 95/98/NT. Winamp supports MP3, MP2, CD, MOD, WAV audio formats, and features custom interfaces called skins. Winamp is the best media player we have ever used, many players we have used before have "Skipped" when we switched programs or scrolled a browser, but WinAmp comes through in all of our tests - Highly Recommended.   WinAmp's web site
   
    
   
3. NetMeeting Freeware from Microsoft
   • NetMeeting lets you collaborate in real time with multiple people within any Windows application. Its data-conferencing features let you draw on a shared whiteboard, send text messages, and transfer files. NetMeeting's real-time audio features let you talk to other people over the Net in real time as well. Very nice package, and it's free!   Download NetMeeting from Microsoft
   
    
   
4. WindowBlinds Shareware - Stardock Systems Inc.
   • WindowBlinds is a desktop enhancement that lets you customize your desktop, changing the style tool bars, title bars, and buttons. WindowsBlinds lets you change the of buttons and check boxes using skins, ( like WinAmp ), you can also assign properties to toolbars to launch programs. If your one of those people that spends hours getting their computer set up just so - download this program today!   Visit WindowBlinds web site
   
    
   
5. NeoPlanet Freeware from NeoPlanet Inc.
   • NeoPlanet is a small, fast, full-featured, web browser that is easy to use and is fully customizable. You can set it up to look ( yes, using skins, do you see a trend developing :^>) and act the way you want it to. You will need to have MIE installed to use this browser, but we like it more than Microsoft's browser. Download it today and see if you feel the same.   Explore Neoplanet
   
    
   
6. Above & Beyond Shareware from 1Soft Corp.
   • Above & Beyond is a cool little PIM ( personal information manager) for use with individual or workgroup planning. A&B has many, many features here are just a few : agents, alarms, autodial, calendars, contact database, expense reports, filters, timers, mileage reports, and much more. Day, week, and monthly views are printable in a variety of popular formats. This is a 60 day trial version you can use to decide if this is the PIM for you.   1Soft's Site
   
    
   
7. Eudora Light Freeware from Qualcomm Inc.
   • Full featured, free email client - one of the best free programs on the net in our opinion. Eudora features a great find feature, message filtering, and drag-and-drop text editing. If you are unsatisfied with your current email client, or if you just want to see what else is out there, we recommend giving Eudora Light a shot.   Eudora Light Site
   
    
   
8. Free Agent Freeware from Forte Inc
   • Free Agent is an excellent newsgroup ( Usenet ) news reader that can be used to read news online or offline. Jam packed with features Free Agent supports : multipane viewing, article purging, database compacting, carbon copying, and canceling of posts. As with Eudora, if your looking for a change from your regular news reader, give Free Agent a shot.   Download Free Agent
   
    
   
9. MSNBC News Alert Freeware from MSNBC
   • Stay Abreast of breaking news stories with this handy little program provided from MSNBC. You can personalize topics and tune this app to alert you to what you are interested in such as : technology, stock alerts, sports, and entertainment. News Alert assures you'll always get important news stories from around the world. News Alert runs in your toolbar when news breaks it flashes an alert, click the icon to see the headlines.   Download from MSNBC
   
    
   
10. DemonStar Freeware from ionos
    • All work and no play..... DemonStar is a cool space shoot'em up that we couldn't get enough of. You're flying a starship fighter from an overhead view, and you goal is to shoot up everything in your path, and get home safely. Traditional arcade action and a great sound track makes this a must play. You'll need the DirectX Drivers to play this game.   Download DemonStar